Download Reason Essentials 8

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The core of Reason at a fraction of the price. Reason Essentials packs all the recording, editing, effects, instruments, mixing and mastering tools you need to sound great in a streamlined package, with room to grow and expand.

Update to Reason Essentials 8.3

Versions without soundbanks. For all who already have Reason Essentials 8 installed.

Note: Reason Essentials 8.3 is 64-bit only.
The last Reason Essentials version that runs in 32-bit mode is Reason Essentials 8.1.

How to install your update

Note: If you are running Reason Essentials 8.2 already, it's easiest to let the program do the update for you! Just select "Check for Updates" from the Reason menu (Mac) or the Help menu (Windows), and follow instructions.